Spirit Airlines has appointed Duncan Dee as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications
Spirit Aviation Holdings, parent company of Spirit Airlines announced the appointment of Dave Davis as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective April 21.
In a statement, Spirit Airlines says that Davis has joined Spirit from Sun Country Airlines where he served as President and Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors.
“We are excited to welcome Dave as Spirit’s new President and CEO. He brings with him a wealth of experience and a solid track record of accomplishments from his many years in the airline industry. Dave’s background at both Northwest Airlines and, more recently, at Sun Country Airlines, positions him well to lead Spirit’s continued transformation,” says Robert Milton, Chairman, Spirit Airlines.
“I am thrilled to join Spirit at this critical time in the company’s history. I look forward to working with the more than 11,000 Spirit Team Members to deliver value for our Guests, shareholders and the communities that we serve,” adds Davis.
The statement also adds that the airline has appointed Duncan Dee as Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, with responsibility for all aspects of the internal and external communications of the airline. Additionally, Trey Urbahn will serve as Senior Commercial Advisor to support and help guide all aspects of Spirit’s commercial efforts including network, pricing and yield management, as well as the airline’s onboard configurations and offerings.
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“Spirit is pleased to welcome these new additions to our leadership team as the company continues to advance its transformation. The Board would also like to express its gratitude to Spirit’s frontline team members whose commitment to our guests, the company and safety has never wavered. The three new members bolster an experienced team that will together develop, convey and execute a powerful new plan that will propel Spirit forward,” says Milton.
According to the statement, other appointments include John Bendoraitis as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Fred Cromer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Thomas C. Canfield serving as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Rana Ghosh, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Linde Grindle as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer and Rocky B. Wiggins appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.
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